Indian crew rescued from ship hit by US missile (VIDEO) The 24 Indian crew members of the MT Marivex were safely evacuated by Omani naval helicopters after their ship was struck by the US Navy in the Gulf of Oman. The US Central Command stated the Palau-flagged vessel was targeted because it was attempting to sail to an Iranian port, which is under a US blockade. The MT Marivex had previously been sanctioned by Washington for alleged links to Iran.

• 24 Indian crew members of the MT Marivex were safely evacuated after the ship caught fire.
• The US Navy struck the vessel, claiming it was attempting to reach an Iranian port.
• The MT Marivex was sanctioned by Washington in December for alleged links to Iran.
• Oman assisted in the rescue, coordinating with the Indian Coast Guard.
• The incident occurred amid heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
• The ship was not carrying cargo when it was struck.